Join Halton Healthcare at a pivotal moment of transformation! We’re redefining the future of healthcare through a unified approach to integrated health services and a deep commitment to exceptional patient care. Be part of a team that’s setting new standards and making a meaningful impact on the lives of our patients and communities.
The new Director of Professional Practice & Chief Practice Information Officer (CPIO) is a strategic leadership role facilitating collaboration between clinicians, the broader health professional community and information systems/information technology.
This role provides an opportunity for the successful incumbent to:
Establish/sustain a professional practice and collaborative learning environment that supports and advances evidence-based practice, regulatory standards, maximizes each profession’s ability to achieve the full potential of their role and facilitates continuous improvement through knowledge translation.
Bring a comprehensive understanding of healthcare issues, trends, and technology; and advise the strategic planning, management, service delivery, organization, and evaluation of standards of professional practice.
Set a collaborative tone as you coordinate the talents of a highly committed and skilled team of Professional Practice staff to achieve the organization’s strategic plan.
Provide leadership in the planning, delivery and optimization of information systems used in the clinical environment to promote safe, inclusive, effective, and efficient patient care.
Here's what you will get to do:
This key leadership role contributes to safe, inclusive, quality patient care by:
Leading the integration of evidence-based practice into clinical workflows through the effective use of digital tools, supporting high-quality patient care.
Supporting clinical teams and leaders in advancing knowledge translation, fostering continuous learning and professional development
Assessing the clinical learning needs for the organization and creating a fulsome strategy to continue to advance professional practice for all regulated health professionals.
Providing strategic leadership in the development of a comprehensive nursing strategy ensuring full scope of practice in accordance with College of Nurses of Ontario (CNO) standards;
Ensuring maintenance of current relevant clinical competencies and leveraging opportunities to advance nursing and allied health professions.
Combining knowledge of patient care, informatics concepts to effectively address the information and knowledge needs of healthcare professionals and patients to promote safe, inclusive, effective, and efficient use of health technologies in clinical settings.
Provide clinical leadership in the adoption and optimization of digital health tools that support professional practice.
Serve as a change leader by guiding the adoption of these tools, fostering a culture of innovation and adaptability to enhance clinical workflows and improve patient outcomes
Collaborate closely with stakeholders through the organization to ensure digital health strategies are aligned with clinical and operational workflows, driving innovation and supporting effective transitions;
Leading clinical informatics strategies in collaboration with the Information Communication & Technology (ICT) Team related to health IT procurement, implementation, maintenance, and optimization of digital health technologies;
Working with clinical operational, clinical practice and (ICT) leaders in evaluating effectiveness of technology and workflows to support positive patient outcomes;
Promoting Halton Healthcare as a leader in health care through the development of presentations at conferences, workshops, and papers.
Qualifications
Here's what you will need to be successful:
Master’s degree in a regulated Health Profession
Member in good standing of a Regulated Health Profession (required)
Minimum 7-10 years’ clinical experience (required)
Five (5) years increasingly responsible leadership experience in a complex health system environment, including managing people, and hospital wide initiatives.(required)
Working knowledge of Regulated Health Professions Act, Regulatory College Standards, and related health care legislation. Involvement in relevant professional organizations
Good understanding of hospital operations – its structure, and inter-relationships between clinical, Information Technology, and enabling departments.
Experience implementing digital health technologies that enhance clinical workflows and professional practice is considered an asset
Demonstrated abilities in critical thinking, change management, communication, and collaboration.
Excellent interpersonal and communication (written and verbal) skills with an ability to present to staff in all departments and at all levels considering the audience and goals.
Proven problem-solving and organizational skills commensurate with role.
Strong attention to detail and efficient time management skills with ability to prioritize responsibilities and lead others to prioritize to meet key objectives.
Evidence of knowledge exchange (presentations, publications) and new knowledge development (clinical evaluation).
Demonstrates behaviors consistent with Halton Healthcare’s common purpose “To Care’ and alignment with values – Compassion; Accountability; and Respect.
*You will be required to work at all Halton Healthcare sites
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#IND
Additional Information
Hours: Monday to Friday, days, subject to change based on operational requirements
Salary: Min: $70.596 ($137,610) to Max: $88.211 ($172,011)
Date Posted: October 2, 2024
Closing Date : November 15, 2024
**Note the internal title for this role is Director, Professional Practice & Chief Practice Information Officer
Nov 06, 2024
Full time
Join Halton Healthcare at a pivotal moment of transformation! We’re redefining the future of healthcare through a unified approach to integrated health services and a deep commitment to exceptional patient care. Be part of a team that’s setting new standards and making a meaningful impact on the lives of our patients and communities.
The new Director of Professional Practice & Chief Practice Information Officer (CPIO) is a strategic leadership role facilitating collaboration between clinicians, the broader health professional community and information systems/information technology.
This role provides an opportunity for the successful incumbent to:
Establish/sustain a professional practice and collaborative learning environment that supports and advances evidence-based practice, regulatory standards, maximizes each profession’s ability to achieve the full potential of their role and facilitates continuous improvement through knowledge translation.
Bring a comprehensive understanding of healthcare issues, trends, and technology; and advise the strategic planning, management, service delivery, organization, and evaluation of standards of professional practice.
Set a collaborative tone as you coordinate the talents of a highly committed and skilled team of Professional Practice staff to achieve the organization’s strategic plan.
Provide leadership in the planning, delivery and optimization of information systems used in the clinical environment to promote safe, inclusive, effective, and efficient patient care.
Here's what you will get to do:
This key leadership role contributes to safe, inclusive, quality patient care by:
Leading the integration of evidence-based practice into clinical workflows through the effective use of digital tools, supporting high-quality patient care.
Supporting clinical teams and leaders in advancing knowledge translation, fostering continuous learning and professional development
Assessing the clinical learning needs for the organization and creating a fulsome strategy to continue to advance professional practice for all regulated health professionals.
Providing strategic leadership in the development of a comprehensive nursing strategy ensuring full scope of practice in accordance with College of Nurses of Ontario (CNO) standards;
Ensuring maintenance of current relevant clinical competencies and leveraging opportunities to advance nursing and allied health professions.
Combining knowledge of patient care, informatics concepts to effectively address the information and knowledge needs of healthcare professionals and patients to promote safe, inclusive, effective, and efficient use of health technologies in clinical settings.
Provide clinical leadership in the adoption and optimization of digital health tools that support professional practice.
Serve as a change leader by guiding the adoption of these tools, fostering a culture of innovation and adaptability to enhance clinical workflows and improve patient outcomes
Collaborate closely with stakeholders through the organization to ensure digital health strategies are aligned with clinical and operational workflows, driving innovation and supporting effective transitions;
Leading clinical informatics strategies in collaboration with the Information Communication & Technology (ICT) Team related to health IT procurement, implementation, maintenance, and optimization of digital health technologies;
Working with clinical operational, clinical practice and (ICT) leaders in evaluating effectiveness of technology and workflows to support positive patient outcomes;
Promoting Halton Healthcare as a leader in health care through the development of presentations at conferences, workshops, and papers.
Qualifications
Here's what you will need to be successful:
Master’s degree in a regulated Health Profession
Member in good standing of a Regulated Health Profession (required)
Minimum 7-10 years’ clinical experience (required)
Five (5) years increasingly responsible leadership experience in a complex health system environment, including managing people, and hospital wide initiatives.(required)
Working knowledge of Regulated Health Professions Act, Regulatory College Standards, and related health care legislation. Involvement in relevant professional organizations
Good understanding of hospital operations – its structure, and inter-relationships between clinical, Information Technology, and enabling departments.
Experience implementing digital health technologies that enhance clinical workflows and professional practice is considered an asset
Demonstrated abilities in critical thinking, change management, communication, and collaboration.
Excellent interpersonal and communication (written and verbal) skills with an ability to present to staff in all departments and at all levels considering the audience and goals.
Proven problem-solving and organizational skills commensurate with role.
Strong attention to detail and efficient time management skills with ability to prioritize responsibilities and lead others to prioritize to meet key objectives.
Evidence of knowledge exchange (presentations, publications) and new knowledge development (clinical evaluation).
Demonstrates behaviors consistent with Halton Healthcare’s common purpose “To Care’ and alignment with values – Compassion; Accountability; and Respect.
*You will be required to work at all Halton Healthcare sites
#LI
#IND
Additional Information
Hours: Monday to Friday, days, subject to change based on operational requirements
Salary: Min: $70.596 ($137,610) to Max: $88.211 ($172,011)
Date Posted: October 2, 2024
Closing Date : November 15, 2024
**Note the internal title for this role is Director, Professional Practice & Chief Practice Information Officer
Rooted in the values of its Christian heritage, Belmont House is a charitable non-profit organization that provides a variety of housing and care options for seniors, including long-term care, retirement living and a developing focus on community support. Belmont House was established in 1852 and has a long history of evolving and growing to meet the changing needs of the community it serves.
Currently, Belmont House has 140 long-term care beds and 81 retirement apartments. As part of the Government’s commitment to increase long-term care beds in the province, Belmont House has been given approval to expand on its current site, adding an eleven-story building with an additional 168 long-term care beds and 30 retirement assisted living beds.
To support this growth and to create succession strength in the organization, Belmont House has created a new Chief Operating Officer (COO) position. Reporting to the CEO, the COO will lead the daily operations, including Nursing, Support Services, Finance and Information Technology/Systems, Human Resources and Retirement Living Services. The COO works closely with the CEO and guides the management team to ensure effective execution of the strategic and operational plans to support the organization. The position provides leadership to create streamlined and integrated systems and processes that support and prepare for the expansion of beds and services.
In line for the succession of the CEO position, the COO will stand in for the CEO in their absence. This position provides the COO with the opportunity to support and establish the operational changes necessary prior to assuming the role of CEO.
The ideal candidate will possess an advanced post-secondary degree in Business, Social Sciences, Healthcare Management or related field. In addition, they will have held progressively senior roles within the healthcare, long-term care and/or non-profit sectors. They will bring a strategic mindset, and be able to articulate and communicate a vision, with an ability to focus on and deliver the details of implementation. They will be an effective leader of people, with a talent for mentoring their team and growing organizational capacity by building team strength. They should have a strong understanding of the business and finance elements of the organization, with an ability to develop short and long-range plans to ensure the organization’s ability to deliver system strength in a time of change and transition. As important, the new COO will have an appreciation and respect for the Christian values that drive the way care is delivered and demonstrate a passion for making a difference in the lives of seniors.
To express your interest in this exciting leadership opportunity, please submit your cover letter and resume in confidence to https://www.miramsbecker.com/chief-operating-officer-belmont-house/ , or call Penny Mirams at 647-395-0176.
Belmont House accommodates the needs of job applicants throughout the recruitment and selection process in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act. To accommodate your needs, please provide notice in advance.
Oct 28, 2024
Full time
Rooted in the values of its Christian heritage, Belmont House is a charitable non-profit organization that provides a variety of housing and care options for seniors, including long-term care, retirement living and a developing focus on community support. Belmont House was established in 1852 and has a long history of evolving and growing to meet the changing needs of the community it serves.
Currently, Belmont House has 140 long-term care beds and 81 retirement apartments. As part of the Government’s commitment to increase long-term care beds in the province, Belmont House has been given approval to expand on its current site, adding an eleven-story building with an additional 168 long-term care beds and 30 retirement assisted living beds.
To support this growth and to create succession strength in the organization, Belmont House has created a new Chief Operating Officer (COO) position. Reporting to the CEO, the COO will lead the daily operations, including Nursing, Support Services, Finance and Information Technology/Systems, Human Resources and Retirement Living Services. The COO works closely with the CEO and guides the management team to ensure effective execution of the strategic and operational plans to support the organization. The position provides leadership to create streamlined and integrated systems and processes that support and prepare for the expansion of beds and services.
In line for the succession of the CEO position, the COO will stand in for the CEO in their absence. This position provides the COO with the opportunity to support and establish the operational changes necessary prior to assuming the role of CEO.
The ideal candidate will possess an advanced post-secondary degree in Business, Social Sciences, Healthcare Management or related field. In addition, they will have held progressively senior roles within the healthcare, long-term care and/or non-profit sectors. They will bring a strategic mindset, and be able to articulate and communicate a vision, with an ability to focus on and deliver the details of implementation. They will be an effective leader of people, with a talent for mentoring their team and growing organizational capacity by building team strength. They should have a strong understanding of the business and finance elements of the organization, with an ability to develop short and long-range plans to ensure the organization’s ability to deliver system strength in a time of change and transition. As important, the new COO will have an appreciation and respect for the Christian values that drive the way care is delivered and demonstrate a passion for making a difference in the lives of seniors.
To express your interest in this exciting leadership opportunity, please submit your cover letter and resume in confidence to https://www.miramsbecker.com/chief-operating-officer-belmont-house/ , or call Penny Mirams at 647-395-0176.
Belmont House accommodates the needs of job applicants throughout the recruitment and selection process in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act. To accommodate your needs, please provide notice in advance.
WellFort is seeking a Registered Practical Nurses (RPN) – Homeless Health Program
Multiple Full-Time and Part-Time Roles, permanent and contract available.
WellFort is a non-profit, values-based organization that provides health promotion and prevention programs, primary and oral health care and works with local residents and other agencies to increase community capacity.
HOMELESS HEALTH PROGRAM
The Homeless Health Program is a Nurse Practitioner-led initiative that provides essential healthcare services to individuals who are homeless, precariously housed, or transitioning out of homelessness in the Peel Region. We understand the unique challenges faced by those without stable housing, and our goal is to make healthcare accessible, integrated, and responsive.
Our dedicated team includes Nurse Practitioners, Registered Nurses, Registered Practical Nurses, and Personal Support Workers, all working together to ensure our patients receive the care they need, where and when they need it. We remove barriers to care for those facing housing instability and poor health.
The program manages 45 medical beds at the Dundas Street Shelter, providing 24/7 care, as well as daytime mobile primary care services at other shelters and drop-ins across the region.
By providing these services, we help hospitals make the best use of their emergency and acute care resources. Patients who no longer need to stay in the hospital but still require medical support can continue their recovery in a shelter bed with healthcare services. We also offer additional support for people in shelters who may need extra medical attention, helping to prevent unnecessary hospital visits.
Our medical services include:
Care for chronic conditions like diabetes
Medication management
Support for substance withdrawal and pain management
Wound care
Mental health services and stabilization
Chiropody (foot care)
Monitoring and support after hospital stays
This program ensures that structurally vulnerable populations in our community have access to the care they deserve, improving overall health and wellbeing.
RESPONSIBILITIES
The Registered Practical Nurse (RPN) provides primary health care to clients and the community. The RPN works as a part of the inter-disciplinary team functioning both independently and with other staff in clinical and outreach activities.
While the proportion of time allocated to different functions may vary according to service needs, the nursing role encompasses a combination of direct care, health promotion and education, advocacy, community development, program development and evaluation
QULAIFICATION, EXPERIENCE & SKILLS
Diploma or degree in nursing from a recognized community college or university. Baccalaureate degree an asset.
Registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario and in good standing.
Registered Nursing experience in a variety of primary care settings one of which must be community health.
Experience working with communities and individuals who face barriers accessing tradition health care institutions such as poverty, discrimination, mental health, and substance use issues.
An understanding of and critical analysis of the determinants of health and social factors, such as power dynamics that affect individual, organizational and community health.
Excellent written communication and oral skills that meet the needs of the individual and/or community at the appropriate literacy level.
Experience working with confidential and time sensitive documents and information.
Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment.
Experience working in a value based non-profit or social services organization.
Demonstrated ability to work independently and interdependently in an interdisciplinary team environment in which the skills and responsibilities of each team member are recognized and respected.
Demonstrated proficiency in use of computers and various computer software applications, such as Electronic Medical Record (EMR).
Ability to speak languages relevant to the residents of the organization’s community is an asset.
Apply Now and EMPOWER your Career
Candidates who self-identify as being from a marginalized community, including people with lived/living experience of drug use and/or houselessness, Indigenous peoples, racialized persons, persons with disabilities, newcomers, and 2SLGBTQIA+ persons, are encouraged to apply and will be prioritized. We invite these candidates to indicate their relevant identities in their cover letters .
Requests for accommodation due to disability can be made at any stage in the recruitment process.
The successful candidate will demonstrate a willingness to participate in WellFort’s commitment to becoming an inclusive, barrier-free health centre and an ability to work in an interdisciplinary team.
For more information visit www.WellFort.ca
Hiring Salary Range: $29.94/hr- $32/hr (consideration of experience)
Compensation package includes health and dental benefits and HOOPP pension benefits. (Based on employment status)
Interested applicants:
Forward your resume and cover letter to hiring@wellfort.ca
Application deadline: Open until filled
Quote “ HHPRPN1024 ” in the subject line
No phone calls please. Successful candidates will be contacted
VACCINATION REQUIREMENT:
As a condition of employment, new WellFort staff must be fully vaccinated unless they have received an exemption from vaccination under the Human Rights Code. Proof of COVID-19 vaccination status will be required before the first day of work or, proof of religious or medical exemption, if or where applicable.
Fully vaccinated is defined as having received the completed series of an accepted COVID-19 vaccine, as recommended by the Office of the Chief Medical Officer of Health and having received the final dose at least 14 days before your employment start date.
The candidate will be asked to provide WellFort with proof of full vaccination, prior to their employment start date. Acceptable proof is a Ministry of Health Dose Administration Receipt (or such other proof of vaccination that the Province of Ontario sanctions). This can be obtained through the Provincial portal https://covid-19.ontario.ca/get-proof/.
The requirement to be fully vaccinated is subject to the Ontario Human Rights Code. If the candidate is unable to vaccinate for a reason protected by the Code, a request for accommodation can be requested and written proof satisfactory to the organization will be required.
Oct 08, 2024
WellFort is seeking a Registered Practical Nurses (RPN) – Homeless Health Program
Multiple Full-Time and Part-Time Roles, permanent and contract available.
WellFort is a non-profit, values-based organization that provides health promotion and prevention programs, primary and oral health care and works with local residents and other agencies to increase community capacity.
HOMELESS HEALTH PROGRAM
The Homeless Health Program is a Nurse Practitioner-led initiative that provides essential healthcare services to individuals who are homeless, precariously housed, or transitioning out of homelessness in the Peel Region. We understand the unique challenges faced by those without stable housing, and our goal is to make healthcare accessible, integrated, and responsive.
Our dedicated team includes Nurse Practitioners, Registered Nurses, Registered Practical Nurses, and Personal Support Workers, all working together to ensure our patients receive the care they need, where and when they need it. We remove barriers to care for those facing housing instability and poor health.
The program manages 45 medical beds at the Dundas Street Shelter, providing 24/7 care, as well as daytime mobile primary care services at other shelters and drop-ins across the region.
By providing these services, we help hospitals make the best use of their emergency and acute care resources. Patients who no longer need to stay in the hospital but still require medical support can continue their recovery in a shelter bed with healthcare services. We also offer additional support for people in shelters who may need extra medical attention, helping to prevent unnecessary hospital visits.
Our medical services include:
Care for chronic conditions like diabetes
Medication management
Support for substance withdrawal and pain management
Wound care
Mental health services and stabilization
Chiropody (foot care)
Monitoring and support after hospital stays
This program ensures that structurally vulnerable populations in our community have access to the care they deserve, improving overall health and wellbeing.
RESPONSIBILITIES
The Registered Practical Nurse (RPN) provides primary health care to clients and the community. The RPN works as a part of the inter-disciplinary team functioning both independently and with other staff in clinical and outreach activities.
While the proportion of time allocated to different functions may vary according to service needs, the nursing role encompasses a combination of direct care, health promotion and education, advocacy, community development, program development and evaluation
QULAIFICATION, EXPERIENCE & SKILLS
Diploma or degree in nursing from a recognized community college or university. Baccalaureate degree an asset.
Registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario and in good standing.
Registered Nursing experience in a variety of primary care settings one of which must be community health.
Experience working with communities and individuals who face barriers accessing tradition health care institutions such as poverty, discrimination, mental health, and substance use issues.
An understanding of and critical analysis of the determinants of health and social factors, such as power dynamics that affect individual, organizational and community health.
Excellent written communication and oral skills that meet the needs of the individual and/or community at the appropriate literacy level.
Experience working with confidential and time sensitive documents and information.
Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment.
Experience working in a value based non-profit or social services organization.
Demonstrated ability to work independently and interdependently in an interdisciplinary team environment in which the skills and responsibilities of each team member are recognized and respected.
Demonstrated proficiency in use of computers and various computer software applications, such as Electronic Medical Record (EMR).
Ability to speak languages relevant to the residents of the organization’s community is an asset.
Apply Now and EMPOWER your Career
Candidates who self-identify as being from a marginalized community, including people with lived/living experience of drug use and/or houselessness, Indigenous peoples, racialized persons, persons with disabilities, newcomers, and 2SLGBTQIA+ persons, are encouraged to apply and will be prioritized. We invite these candidates to indicate their relevant identities in their cover letters .
Requests for accommodation due to disability can be made at any stage in the recruitment process.
The successful candidate will demonstrate a willingness to participate in WellFort’s commitment to becoming an inclusive, barrier-free health centre and an ability to work in an interdisciplinary team.
For more information visit www.WellFort.ca
Hiring Salary Range: $29.94/hr- $32/hr (consideration of experience)
Compensation package includes health and dental benefits and HOOPP pension benefits. (Based on employment status)
Interested applicants:
Forward your resume and cover letter to hiring@wellfort.ca
Application deadline: Open until filled
Quote “ HHPRPN1024 ” in the subject line
No phone calls please. Successful candidates will be contacted
VACCINATION REQUIREMENT:
As a condition of employment, new WellFort staff must be fully vaccinated unless they have received an exemption from vaccination under the Human Rights Code. Proof of COVID-19 vaccination status will be required before the first day of work or, proof of religious or medical exemption, if or where applicable.
Fully vaccinated is defined as having received the completed series of an accepted COVID-19 vaccine, as recommended by the Office of the Chief Medical Officer of Health and having received the final dose at least 14 days before your employment start date.
The candidate will be asked to provide WellFort with proof of full vaccination, prior to their employment start date. Acceptable proof is a Ministry of Health Dose Administration Receipt (or such other proof of vaccination that the Province of Ontario sanctions). This can be obtained through the Provincial portal https://covid-19.ontario.ca/get-proof/.
The requirement to be fully vaccinated is subject to the Ontario Human Rights Code. If the candidate is unable to vaccinate for a reason protected by the Code, a request for accommodation can be requested and written proof satisfactory to the organization will be required.
WellFort is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) for our Homeless Health Program
Multiple Full-Time and Part-Time Roles, permanent and contract available.
WellFort is a non-profit, values-based organization that provides health promotion and prevention programs, primary and oral health care and works with local residents and other agencies to increase community capacity.
HOMELESS HEALTH PROGRAM
The Homeless Health Program is a Nurse Practitioner-led initiative that provides essential healthcare services to individuals who are homeless, precariously housed, or transitioning out of homelessness in the Peel Region. We understand the unique challenges faced by those without stable housing, and our goal is to make healthcare accessible, integrated, and responsive.
Our dedicated team includes Nurse Practitioners, Registered Nurses, Registered Practical Nurses, and Personal Support Workers, all working together to ensure our patients receive the care they need, where and when they need it. We remove barriers to care for those facing housing instability and poor health.
The program manages 45 medical beds at the Dundas Street Shelter, providing 24/7 care, as well as daytime mobile primary care services at other shelters and drop-ins across the region.
By providing these services, we help hospitals make the best use of their emergency and acute care resources. Patients who no longer need to stay in the hospital but still require medical support can continue their recovery in a shelter bed with healthcare services. We also offer additional support for people in shelters who may need extra medical attention, helping to prevent unnecessary hospital visits.
Our medical services include:
Care for chronic conditions like diabetes
Medication management
Support for substance withdrawal and pain management
Wound care
Mental health services and stabilization
Chiropody (foot care)
Monitoring and support after hospital stays
This program ensures that structurally vulnerable populations in our community have access to the care they deserve, improving overall health and wellbeing.
RESPONSIBILITIES
The Registered Nurse (RN) provides primary health care to clients in the community. The RN works as a part of the inter-disciplinary team functioning both independently and with other staff in clinical and outreach activities.
While the proportion of time allocated to different functions may vary according to service needs, the nursing role encompasses a combination of direct care, health promotion and education, advocacy, community development, program development and evaluation
QULAIFICATION, EXPERIENCE & SKILLS
Diploma or degree in nursing from a recognized community college or university. Baccalaureate degree an asset.
Registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario and in good standing.
Registered Nursing experience in a variety of primary care settings one of which must be community health.
Experience working with communities and individuals who face barriers accessing tradition health care institutions such as poverty, discrimination, mental health, and substance use issues.
An understanding of and critical analysis of the determinants of health and social factors, such as power dynamics that affect individual, organizational and community health.
Excellent written communication and oral skills that meet the needs of the individual and/or community at the appropriate literacy level.
Experience working with confidential and time sensitive documents and information.
Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment.
Experience working in a value based non-profit or social services organization.
Demonstrated ability to work independently and interdependently in an interdisciplinary team environment in which the skills and responsibilities of each team member are recognized and respected.
Demonstrated proficiency in use of computers and various computer software applications, such as Electronic Medical Record (EMR).
Ability to speak languages relevant to the residents of the organization’s community is an asset.
Apply Now and EMPOWER your Career
Candidates who self-identify as being from a marginalized community, including people with lived/living experience of drug use and/or houselessness, Indigenous peoples, racialized persons, persons with disabilities, newcomers, and 2SLGBTQIA+ persons, are encouraged to apply and will be prioritized. We invite these candidates to indicate their relevant identities in their cover letters .
Requests for accommodation due to disability can be made at any stage in the recruitment process.
The successful candidate will demonstrate a willingness to participate in WellFort’s commitment to becoming an inclusive, barrier-free health centre and an ability to work in an interdisciplinary team.
For more information visit www.WellFort.ca
Hiring Salary Range: $32.86/hr- $38.78/hr (consideration of experience)
Compensation package includes health and dental benefits and HOOPP pension benefits. (Based on employment status)
Interested applicants:
Forward your resume and cover letter to hiring@wellfort.ca
Application deadline: Open until filled
Quote “ HHPRN1024 ” in the subject line
No phone calls please. Successful candidates will be contacted
VACCINATION REQUIREMENT:
As a condition of employment, new WellFort staff must be fully vaccinated unless they have received an exemption from vaccination under the Human Rights Code. Proof of COVID-19 vaccination status will be required before the first day of work or, proof of religious or medical exemption, if or where applicable.
Fully vaccinated is defined as having received the completed series of an accepted COVID-19 vaccine, as recommended by the Office of the Chief Medical Officer of Health and having received the final dose at least 14 days before your employment start date.
The candidate will be asked to provide WellFort with proof of full vaccination, prior to their employment start date. Acceptable proof is a Ministry of Health Dose Administration Receipt (or such other proof of vaccination that the Province of Ontario sanctions). This can be obtained through the Provincial portal https://covid-19.ontario.ca/get-proof/.
The requirement to be fully vaccinated is subject to the Ontario Human Rights Code. If the candidate is unable to vaccinate for a reason protected by the Code, a request for accommodation can be requested and written proof satisfactory to the organization will be required.
Oct 08, 2024
WellFort is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) for our Homeless Health Program
Multiple Full-Time and Part-Time Roles, permanent and contract available.
WellFort is a non-profit, values-based organization that provides health promotion and prevention programs, primary and oral health care and works with local residents and other agencies to increase community capacity.
HOMELESS HEALTH PROGRAM
The Homeless Health Program is a Nurse Practitioner-led initiative that provides essential healthcare services to individuals who are homeless, precariously housed, or transitioning out of homelessness in the Peel Region. We understand the unique challenges faced by those without stable housing, and our goal is to make healthcare accessible, integrated, and responsive.
Our dedicated team includes Nurse Practitioners, Registered Nurses, Registered Practical Nurses, and Personal Support Workers, all working together to ensure our patients receive the care they need, where and when they need it. We remove barriers to care for those facing housing instability and poor health.
The program manages 45 medical beds at the Dundas Street Shelter, providing 24/7 care, as well as daytime mobile primary care services at other shelters and drop-ins across the region.
By providing these services, we help hospitals make the best use of their emergency and acute care resources. Patients who no longer need to stay in the hospital but still require medical support can continue their recovery in a shelter bed with healthcare services. We also offer additional support for people in shelters who may need extra medical attention, helping to prevent unnecessary hospital visits.
Our medical services include:
Care for chronic conditions like diabetes
Medication management
Support for substance withdrawal and pain management
Wound care
Mental health services and stabilization
Chiropody (foot care)
Monitoring and support after hospital stays
This program ensures that structurally vulnerable populations in our community have access to the care they deserve, improving overall health and wellbeing.
RESPONSIBILITIES
The Registered Nurse (RN) provides primary health care to clients in the community. The RN works as a part of the inter-disciplinary team functioning both independently and with other staff in clinical and outreach activities.
While the proportion of time allocated to different functions may vary according to service needs, the nursing role encompasses a combination of direct care, health promotion and education, advocacy, community development, program development and evaluation
QULAIFICATION, EXPERIENCE & SKILLS
Diploma or degree in nursing from a recognized community college or university. Baccalaureate degree an asset.
Registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario and in good standing.
Registered Nursing experience in a variety of primary care settings one of which must be community health.
Experience working with communities and individuals who face barriers accessing tradition health care institutions such as poverty, discrimination, mental health, and substance use issues.
An understanding of and critical analysis of the determinants of health and social factors, such as power dynamics that affect individual, organizational and community health.
Excellent written communication and oral skills that meet the needs of the individual and/or community at the appropriate literacy level.
Experience working with confidential and time sensitive documents and information.
Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment.
Experience working in a value based non-profit or social services organization.
Demonstrated ability to work independently and interdependently in an interdisciplinary team environment in which the skills and responsibilities of each team member are recognized and respected.
Demonstrated proficiency in use of computers and various computer software applications, such as Electronic Medical Record (EMR).
Ability to speak languages relevant to the residents of the organization’s community is an asset.
Apply Now and EMPOWER your Career
Candidates who self-identify as being from a marginalized community, including people with lived/living experience of drug use and/or houselessness, Indigenous peoples, racialized persons, persons with disabilities, newcomers, and 2SLGBTQIA+ persons, are encouraged to apply and will be prioritized. We invite these candidates to indicate their relevant identities in their cover letters .
Requests for accommodation due to disability can be made at any stage in the recruitment process.
The successful candidate will demonstrate a willingness to participate in WellFort’s commitment to becoming an inclusive, barrier-free health centre and an ability to work in an interdisciplinary team.
For more information visit www.WellFort.ca
Hiring Salary Range: $32.86/hr- $38.78/hr (consideration of experience)
Compensation package includes health and dental benefits and HOOPP pension benefits. (Based on employment status)
Interested applicants:
Forward your resume and cover letter to hiring@wellfort.ca
Application deadline: Open until filled
Quote “ HHPRN1024 ” in the subject line
No phone calls please. Successful candidates will be contacted
VACCINATION REQUIREMENT:
As a condition of employment, new WellFort staff must be fully vaccinated unless they have received an exemption from vaccination under the Human Rights Code. Proof of COVID-19 vaccination status will be required before the first day of work or, proof of religious or medical exemption, if or where applicable.
Fully vaccinated is defined as having received the completed series of an accepted COVID-19 vaccine, as recommended by the Office of the Chief Medical Officer of Health and having received the final dose at least 14 days before your employment start date.
The candidate will be asked to provide WellFort with proof of full vaccination, prior to their employment start date. Acceptable proof is a Ministry of Health Dose Administration Receipt (or such other proof of vaccination that the Province of Ontario sanctions). This can be obtained through the Provincial portal https://covid-19.ontario.ca/get-proof/.
The requirement to be fully vaccinated is subject to the Ontario Human Rights Code. If the candidate is unable to vaccinate for a reason protected by the Code, a request for accommodation can be requested and written proof satisfactory to the organization will be required.
WellFort is seeking a hire Nurse Practitioner(s) (NP) – Homeless Health Program
Multiple Roles in Full time and part time equivalents; permanent and 1 year contract with possibility of extension
WellFort is a non-profit, values-based organization that provides health promotion and prevention programs, primary and oral health care and works with local residents and other agencies to increase community capacity.
HOMELESS HEALTH PROGRAM
The Homeless Health Program is a Nurse Practitioner-led initiative that provides essential healthcare services to individuals who are homeless, precariously housed, or transitioning out of homelessness in the Peel Region. We understand the unique challenges faced by those without stable housing, and our goal is to make healthcare accessible, integrated, and responsive.
Our dedicated team includes Nurse Practitioners, Registered Nurses, Registered Practical Nurses, and Personal Support Workers, all working together to ensure our patients receive the care they need, where and when they need it. We remove barriers to care for those facing housing instability and poor health.
The program manages 45 medical beds at the Dundas Street Shelter, providing 24/7 care, as well as daytime mobile primary care services at other shelters and drop-ins across the region.
By providing these services, we help hospitals make the best use of their emergency and acute care resources. Patients who no longer need to stay in the hospital but still require medical support can continue their recovery in a shelter bed with healthcare services. We also offer additional support for people in shelters who may need extra medical attention, helping to prevent unnecessary hospital visits.
Our medical services include:
Care for chronic conditions like diabetes
Medication management
Support for substance withdrawal and pain management
Wound care
Mental health services and stabilization
Chiropody (foot care)
Monitoring and support after hospital stays
This program ensures that structurally vulnerable populations in our community have access to the care they deserve, improving overall health and wellbeing.
RESPONSIBILITIES
The Nurse Practitioner (NP) will integrate their knowledge of advanced nursing practice and theory, health assessment and diagnosis, therapeutic management, health promotion, disease prevention, and chronic disease management to provide primary health care to individuals, families, groups, and communities. The NP will work both independently and collaboratively with their clients, interprofessional teams, and other healthcare providers in delivering high-quality clinical care and outreach activities.
While the proportion of time allocated to different functions may vary according to service needs, the advanced nursing role encompasses a combination of direct care, health promotion, education, advocacy, community development, program development, and evaluation.
QULAIFICATION, EXPERIENCE & SKILLS
Master of Science in Nursing (MSN)
Council of Ontario University Program in Nursing (COUPN) Primary Health Care Nurse Practitioner Certificate required.
Current registration with the CNO as a Registered Nurse Practitioner
Current membership with RNAO or NPAO and evidence of liability insurance required.
A minimum of five years of nursing experience in a variety of primary care settings one of which must be community health.
Completed a “Prescribing Narcotics and Controlled Substances” courses approved by CNO Council is an asset.
Experience and/or openness to working with communities and individuals who face barriers accessing traditional health care institutions for reasons such as poverty, discrimination, mental health, substance use issues, and others.
A capacity for critical analysis of the determinants of health and social factors, such as power dynamics that affect individual, organizational and community health.
Excellent written communication and oral skills that meet the needs of the individual and/or community at the appropriate literacy level.
Experience working with confidential and time sensitive documents and information.
Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment.
Experience working in a value based non-profit or social services organization.
Demonstrated ability to work independently and interdependently in an interdisciplinary team environment in which the skills and responsibilities of each team member are recognized and respected.
Demonstrated proficiency in the use of computers and various computer software applications, such as Electronic Medical Record (EMR).
Ability to speak languages relevant to the residents of the organization’s community is an asset.
Apply Now and EMPOWER your Career
Candidates who self-identify as being from a marginalized community, including people with lived/living experience of drug use and/or houselessness, Indigenous peoples, racialized persons, persons with disabilities, newcomers, and 2SLGBTQIA+ persons, are encouraged to apply and will be prioritized. We invite these candidates to indicate their relevant identities in their cover letters .
Requests for accommodation due to disability can be made at any stage in the recruitment process.
The successful candidate will demonstrate a willingness to participate in WellFort’s commitment to becoming an inclusive, barrier-free health centre and an ability to work in an interdisciplinary team.
For more information visit www.WellFort.ca
Hiring Salary Range: $55.98/ hr- $63.91/hr (consideration of experience)
Compensation package includes health and dental benefits and HOOPP pension benefits. (Based on employment status)
Interested applicants:
Forward your resume and cover letter to hiring@wellfort.ca
Application deadline: Open until filled
Quote “ HHPNP1024 ” in the subject line
No phone calls please. Successful candidates will be contacted
VACCINATION REQUIREMENT:
As a condition of employment, new WellFort staff must be fully vaccinated unless they have received an exemption from vaccination under the Human Rights Code. Proof of COVID-19 vaccination status will be required before the first day of work or, proof of religious or medical exemption, if or where applicable.
Fully vaccinated is defined as having received the completed series of an accepted COVID-19 vaccine, as recommended by the Office of the Chief Medical Officer of Health and having received the final dose at least 14 days before your employment start date.
The candidate will be asked to provide WellFort with proof of full vaccination, prior to their employment start date. Acceptable proof is a Ministry of Health Dose Administration Receipt (or such other proof of vaccination that the Province of Ontario sanctions). This can be obtained through the Provincial portal https://covid-19.ontario.ca/get-proof/.
The requirement to be fully vaccinated is subject to the Ontario Human Rights Code. If the candidate is unable to vaccinate for a reason protected by the Code, a request for accommodation can be requested and written proof satisfactory to the organization will be required.
Oct 08, 2024
WellFort is seeking a hire Nurse Practitioner(s) (NP) – Homeless Health Program
Multiple Roles in Full time and part time equivalents; permanent and 1 year contract with possibility of extension
WellFort is a non-profit, values-based organization that provides health promotion and prevention programs, primary and oral health care and works with local residents and other agencies to increase community capacity.
HOMELESS HEALTH PROGRAM
The Homeless Health Program is a Nurse Practitioner-led initiative that provides essential healthcare services to individuals who are homeless, precariously housed, or transitioning out of homelessness in the Peel Region. We understand the unique challenges faced by those without stable housing, and our goal is to make healthcare accessible, integrated, and responsive.
Our dedicated team includes Nurse Practitioners, Registered Nurses, Registered Practical Nurses, and Personal Support Workers, all working together to ensure our patients receive the care they need, where and when they need it. We remove barriers to care for those facing housing instability and poor health.
The program manages 45 medical beds at the Dundas Street Shelter, providing 24/7 care, as well as daytime mobile primary care services at other shelters and drop-ins across the region.
By providing these services, we help hospitals make the best use of their emergency and acute care resources. Patients who no longer need to stay in the hospital but still require medical support can continue their recovery in a shelter bed with healthcare services. We also offer additional support for people in shelters who may need extra medical attention, helping to prevent unnecessary hospital visits.
Our medical services include:
Care for chronic conditions like diabetes
Medication management
Support for substance withdrawal and pain management
Wound care
Mental health services and stabilization
Chiropody (foot care)
Monitoring and support after hospital stays
This program ensures that structurally vulnerable populations in our community have access to the care they deserve, improving overall health and wellbeing.
RESPONSIBILITIES
The Nurse Practitioner (NP) will integrate their knowledge of advanced nursing practice and theory, health assessment and diagnosis, therapeutic management, health promotion, disease prevention, and chronic disease management to provide primary health care to individuals, families, groups, and communities. The NP will work both independently and collaboratively with their clients, interprofessional teams, and other healthcare providers in delivering high-quality clinical care and outreach activities.
While the proportion of time allocated to different functions may vary according to service needs, the advanced nursing role encompasses a combination of direct care, health promotion, education, advocacy, community development, program development, and evaluation.
QULAIFICATION, EXPERIENCE & SKILLS
Master of Science in Nursing (MSN)
Council of Ontario University Program in Nursing (COUPN) Primary Health Care Nurse Practitioner Certificate required.
Current registration with the CNO as a Registered Nurse Practitioner
Current membership with RNAO or NPAO and evidence of liability insurance required.
A minimum of five years of nursing experience in a variety of primary care settings one of which must be community health.
Completed a “Prescribing Narcotics and Controlled Substances” courses approved by CNO Council is an asset.
Experience and/or openness to working with communities and individuals who face barriers accessing traditional health care institutions for reasons such as poverty, discrimination, mental health, substance use issues, and others.
A capacity for critical analysis of the determinants of health and social factors, such as power dynamics that affect individual, organizational and community health.
Excellent written communication and oral skills that meet the needs of the individual and/or community at the appropriate literacy level.
Experience working with confidential and time sensitive documents and information.
Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment.
Experience working in a value based non-profit or social services organization.
Demonstrated ability to work independently and interdependently in an interdisciplinary team environment in which the skills and responsibilities of each team member are recognized and respected.
Demonstrated proficiency in the use of computers and various computer software applications, such as Electronic Medical Record (EMR).
Ability to speak languages relevant to the residents of the organization’s community is an asset.
Apply Now and EMPOWER your Career
Candidates who self-identify as being from a marginalized community, including people with lived/living experience of drug use and/or houselessness, Indigenous peoples, racialized persons, persons with disabilities, newcomers, and 2SLGBTQIA+ persons, are encouraged to apply and will be prioritized. We invite these candidates to indicate their relevant identities in their cover letters .
Requests for accommodation due to disability can be made at any stage in the recruitment process.
The successful candidate will demonstrate a willingness to participate in WellFort’s commitment to becoming an inclusive, barrier-free health centre and an ability to work in an interdisciplinary team.
For more information visit www.WellFort.ca
Hiring Salary Range: $55.98/ hr- $63.91/hr (consideration of experience)
Compensation package includes health and dental benefits and HOOPP pension benefits. (Based on employment status)
Interested applicants:
Forward your resume and cover letter to hiring@wellfort.ca
Application deadline: Open until filled
Quote “ HHPNP1024 ” in the subject line
No phone calls please. Successful candidates will be contacted
VACCINATION REQUIREMENT:
As a condition of employment, new WellFort staff must be fully vaccinated unless they have received an exemption from vaccination under the Human Rights Code. Proof of COVID-19 vaccination status will be required before the first day of work or, proof of religious or medical exemption, if or where applicable.
Fully vaccinated is defined as having received the completed series of an accepted COVID-19 vaccine, as recommended by the Office of the Chief Medical Officer of Health and having received the final dose at least 14 days before your employment start date.
The candidate will be asked to provide WellFort with proof of full vaccination, prior to their employment start date. Acceptable proof is a Ministry of Health Dose Administration Receipt (or such other proof of vaccination that the Province of Ontario sanctions). This can be obtained through the Provincial portal https://covid-19.ontario.ca/get-proof/.
The requirement to be fully vaccinated is subject to the Ontario Human Rights Code. If the candidate is unable to vaccinate for a reason protected by the Code, a request for accommodation can be requested and written proof satisfactory to the organization will be required.